Macro partitioning
Adults in France exhibit high prevalence of nutritional non-adherence, specifically failing to meet recommendations for carbohydrates, fiber, and saturated fat, while fruit/vegetable and seafood intake remains insufficient.
Current average intake in this population fails to meet basic health guidelines for carbs, fiber, and fats. To improve status, prioritize increasing fiber intake to >25g/day and ensuring fruit/vegetable consumption reaches 400g/day, as these are the most frequently unsatisfactory metrics.
When compared to current recommendations, overall intake of carbohydrates (> 50 % energy intake without alcohol: 26·4 %), SFA (< 35 % total lipids: 18·5 %) and total fibre (>25 g/d: 13·7 %) was frequently unsatisfactory. ... consumption of fruits and vegetables (≥400 g/d: 43·8 %) and seafood (two or more servings per week: 29·9 %) was frequently too low.
Why this rating
Large national cross-sectional survey (n=3115) with rigorous 24h recall methodology, though observational nature limits causal inference.
Source
Dietary intake, physical activity and nutritional status in adults: the French nutrition and health survey (ENNS, 2006–2007)
Katia Castetbon et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2009
DOI 10.1017/s0007114509274745
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